Avalanche Archives - Cascade Mountain Ascents

Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers

by [Phil Straub](/content/author/phil/ "Posts by Phil Straub"/index.html) | Dec 14, 2022 | Avalanche, Ski & Ride

Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers & Riders By: Phil Straub Backcountry skiing or riding is, in many ways, a team sport. Sure, you can go it alone out there, but most folks choose to venture into the mountains with partners. The reasons to ski with other...

The Avalanche Educator Resource

by [Zack McGill](/content/author/mcgill/ "Posts by Zack McGill"/index.html) | Aug 8, 2022 | Avalanche, Other, Ski & Ride

RESOURCES for Avalanche Educators By: Zack McGill First off, whether you are a new instructor about to instruct your first avalanche course or a seasoned course leader, thank you for being here. The purpose behind The Avalanche Educator Resource is to provide a place...

The Backcountry Skiing Guide

by [Zack McGill](/content/author/mcgill/ "Posts by Zack McGill"/index.html) | May 16, 2022 | Avalanche, Ski & Ride

The Backcountry Skiing & Riding Guide By: Zack McGill Welcome to the Backcountry Skiing Guide! This is a living document that consistently updates with the latest and greatest in the industry. For you climbing addicts, the The Alpine Climbing Guide is...

Strategic Shoveling for Avalanche Rescue

by [Zack McGill](/content/author/mcgill/ "Posts by Zack McGill"/index.html) | Apr 1, 2022 | Avalanche, Ski & Ride

Strategic Shoveling for Avalanche Rescue By: Zack McGill When most folks think of avalanche rescue, they think of the beacon search. We get it. Avalanche Transceivers are sexy. It’s cool technology that has noises and a display to look at that really appeals to...

Single Burial Avalanche Rescue

Single Burial Avalanche Rescue By: Zack McGill First off, the best way to avoid a rescue is to avoid the avalanche all together. Take an Avalanche Course to be proactive and avoid being caught in an avalanche all together. That said, even the most trained...